Man Involved In Daylight Firing Held With Fake Pistol In Bhopal
Mangalwara police arrested 24-year-old Dilawar Khan, aka Sohel, for firing a shot with a fake pistol at Bag Umrao Dulha in Aishbag. The incident followed a bike-scooter collision, after which Khan threatened a woman and fired before fleeing. Police seized the fake pistol, seven explosive valves, and a knife. Khan, wanted in a previous criminal case, faces multiple charges.
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Man involved in daylight firing held with fake pistol
Our Staff Reporter
Bhopal
Mangalwara police have arrested the suspect allegedly involved in firing a shot at Bag Umrao Dulha in Aishbag on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Dilawar Khan aka Sohel (24), used a fake pistol which emits fire and gunshot like sound to create terror among locals, police officials said. A reward of Rs3000 was also declared on his arrest following the incident.
The incident took place on Wednesday when the bike of Khan collided with a scooter leading to an argument. The suspect whipped out a pistol but despite the threat, the woman on the scooter tried to overpower him. Khan then fired a shot and fled.
Mangalwara police arrested Khan who was wanted in a criminal case registered against him earlier in 2025. Mangalwara police station in-charge Ajay Soni said a fake pistol, seven explosive valves used for firing and a knife were seized from him. Khan has multiple cases registered against him and lives with his wife at Karond, he added.
Published on: Thursday, April 09, 2026, 08:30 PM ISTRECENT STORIES
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